(A) General requirements.
(1) All manufactured homes hereafter established shall be located in an approved manufactured home park except as provided in this ordinance.
(2) All manufactured homes hereafter established and which are located independently as provided in this ordinance shall conform to the density, area and setback requirements of the zoning district in which they are located.
(3) All manufactured homes, whether in a manufactured home park or located independently as provided in this ordinance, shall also meet the following requirements.
(a) If not secured to a permanent foundation, the area between the bottom of the manufactured home and the ground shall be skirted with a fireproof material harmonious with the appearance of the home and provide access for inspection and maintenance. Plywood, hardboard, cardboard or baled hay or straw shall be prohibited.
(b) Each manufactured home shall be adequately secured by utilization of tie downs or other acceptable measures.
(c) Steps and stoops shall be of acceptable wood, metal or concrete construction.
(d) Storm entries and porches must be of durable materials harmonious in appearance with the mobile home.
(e) All manufactured homes shall be equipped with smoke and fire detectors, as approved by the State Fire Marshal or local fire officials.
(f) Each manufactured home shall be provided with approved sanitary and water facilities for occupants use 24 hours each day.
(B) Codes, permits and licenses.
(1) All manufactured homes shall be subject to and meet the construction, plumbing, electrical and mechanical standards as prescribed by the state, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the American National Standards Institute identified as NFPA 501B and any revision thereto and shall be certified to these standards by a seal affixed to the manufactured home.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or alter any structure associated with and including a manufactured home without first obtaining a valid zoning permit from the Zoning Administrator.
(3) All manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas hereafter established or expanded shall obtain a conditional use permit as regulated in the respective zoning district and shall meet the requirements of this section.
(4) It shall be unlawful for anyone to operate either a manufactured home park or a recreational camping area within the county unless they have obtained a valid license issued annually by the Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board as provided for in M.S. Chapter 327, as it may be amended from time to time.
(5) Whenever an individual wishes to relocate a manufactured home within the county, he or she shall be required to obtain a zoning permit for the new location and will be subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
(Ord. 97, passed 7-21-2009)